Can a person sue you for loss of property (car) if the police ruled a car accident as a no contest?
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Can a person sue you for loss of property (car) if the police ruled a car accident as a no contest?
I was in a car accident almost a year ago that was ruled a no contest by the police. Now the other driver is taking me to court trying to get compensation for the loss of her vehicle. There were no viable witnesses and the camera at the light was not operational at the time. We both claimed to have had the green light. So how, almost a year later can she try and sue me for something that was found to be a no contest?
Asked on June 19, 2009 under Accident Law, Maryland
Answers:
L.M., Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Anyone can sue anyone else for anything as long as it is within the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations for property damage claims in MD is 3 years, so she is well within her time. Just because someone sues you doesn't mean they will be successful. You can file a counter suit for the damage to your vehicle. Was there a police report filed? If so, it should state there was no fault, so get a copy of it to bring to court. It will be her word against yours, so the more supporting evidence you have, the better.
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